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Spanish Lace Motor Inn

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106 Bowen Road, Townsville, Queensland 4812, Australia
Ranked #34 of 35 hotels in Townsville
2.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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Gold Coast
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This guy Tim has to be experienced to be believed! His attitude, general demeanour and people-skills fall well short of what could be deemed reasonable and acceptable for the manager / owner of an accommodation house of any standard or rating. Fawlty Towers without the pleasantries! All the things others are saying in your published reviews about him in particular... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012 via mobile

After spending 36 hours stranded on the side of the road, due to road closures, we arrived at the spanish lace. We were totally exhausted but very happy to have reached our destination, but this changed the very instant we met the manager, who is without doubt the most arrogant, rude individual we have encountered in our 4 months travelling,... More

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24 April 2012

Breanna Hogan and her Partner arrived, apparently having spent 36 hours on the side of the road because of flooding. The Accommodation was apparently prepaid on bartercard and I phoned to check whether this had been paid and it was confirmed.There was some delay in checking-in but I had to make sure. Later that evening I noticed that their door... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The manager at this place is very rude. Stayed here for a couple of nights and could not wait to get out of this place. I absolutely believe all the reviews written about this place. Do yourself a favour and book elsewhere.

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Mackay, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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The only reason that we stayed here is because they let you have dogs. We paid $125 for a very average room. My partner said the manager was rude and creepy. If you need a place because you have dogs try the Coral Coast tourist park - onlt $100 a night and alot nicer!

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Troppotim, Owner at Spanish Lace Motor Inn, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Spanish Lace have three designated "Pet Friendly rooms" and is very popular with Travelers with a Pet. Yes there is a premium for a Pet friendly room and if you do your sums it is a lot cheaper than paying for a kennel for the night plus a room. There is extra cleaning involved. These rooms were updated to the... More

Townsville, Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We booked for two nights, but after the first night we checked out & went to another motel. Firstly the manager was an arrogant, rude, obnoxious pig of a man who shouldn't have anything to do in the Hospitality Industry. There were lice & mites, the towels smelt, no microwave, no milk in the fridge, the bed was uncomfortable &... More

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Troppotim, Owner at Spanish Lace Motor Inn, responded to this review
3 May 2012

In Seven and a half years we have had seven adverse reviews on Trip Advisor, that is an average of one per year. Ask yourself, in the business or trade or service industry that you are in and especially dealing with the general public, is that is not a bad result? Of course i would prefer Nil, but that is... More

Australia
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Stayed here o/night for business (bad idea). Walked into reception on arrival and first thing I noticed was the smell then saw an area behind reception where the open bird cages allow the parrots to come and go, the carpet was covered with black plastic and seed and droppings were everywhere (hence the smell). The Manager/Owner advised me there was... More

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Troppotim, Owner at Spanish Lace Motor Inn, responded to this review
23 November 2011

The National Servicemen's Association had a reunion in Townsville in early September, Spanish Lace Motor Inn was booked out with these people who stayed mostly for five nights with us. The President of this organisation, Warren Hegarty (07 4779 5590) was the principal organiser of this massive celebration. Talk to him and establish how well they were treated and what... More

Melbourne
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2010
2
people found this review helpful

It's hard to explain, but we sort of had a bad feeling when we first arrived. Like we were obviously going to be a nuisance, so that's the way we were treated. You know, pointing out what you shouldn't do. We only wanted beds because we were going to a wedding. I would say my coffee table has a greater... More

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Troppotim, Owner at Spanish Lace Motor Inn, responded to this review
24 February 2011

We all have good and bad days, perhaps this was one of my bad days, or perhaps I was mirroring the attitude of what was in front of me. Or perhaps I did not have my hearing aids in on that occasion. Either way let me assure you your experience is the first such expressed in 7 years at this... More

Perth, Australia
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2010
5
people found this review helpful

We booked for the V8s thought we were getting a 2bedroom unit but found all four of us in same room. The floors were painted concrete and the beds were on wheels so moved on the floor. The mattress had the springs poking us in the back. The bathroom leaked water from under the tiles out into the main room.... More

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Troppotim, Owner at Spanish Lace Motor Inn, responded to this review
24 February 2011

Let me respond by saying I know who the guy is and I remember the circumstances of his short stay. He booked for the 4 nights for the V8's, a peak period and we were booked out. It is a Motel and as such we have Motel rooms, the definition being that if it is a Family room for 4... More

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106 Bowen Road, Townsville, Queensland 4812, Australia
Price range (per night):* INR5,517 - 7,858

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